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07-04-2017, 02:29 PM

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indymta

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[QUOTE=madamekelly;7856919]

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Originally Posted by Peckish

Probably your last sentence is what I would have done - pinned it horizontally. Here's why it's better than vertically? [\QUOTE]

I just noticed that the backing on your machine is pieced with the selvedges still on. To me, I would not take the time to quilt something with that seam. It is just about guaranteed to shrink weirdly the first time it was washed, and guess who would get the blame? Just my thoughts...

This may be a silly question but...if the fabric is washed and then quilted, wouldn't that negate any effects of the selvage?

07-04-2017, 07:49 PM

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Peckish

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[QUOTE=indymta;7857715]

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Originally Posted by madamekelly

This may be a silly question but...if the fabric is washed and then quilted, wouldn't that negate any effects of the selvage?

No, because oftentimes the selvage shrinks tighter than the rest of the fabric. So even if you DID pre-wash and pre-shrink, the yardage would not be square. You will get ripples like you see in my first post. Best bet is to simply trim off the selvage. Oh, and piece the backings horizontally, also.

07-05-2017, 02:28 AM

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JustAbitCrazy

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It's also best to use a 5/8" inch seam when piecing backs, and to press the seams open.

07-05-2017, 03:29 AM

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LilaKay

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I never leave my selvages on. They shrink quite a bit more than the yardage when washed and dried!

[QUOTE=madamekelly;7856919]

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07-05-2017, 04:40 AM

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Bobbielinks

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I try to pin horizontally whenever I can with a pieced backing. If it has selvages left on the fabric, I will snip the selvages every few inches, as when constructing clothing.